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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1895-07-03, Page 1THE HTJROI T1011118—$1.25 per Annum, 1.00 In Advance. S -1t EOOR INDEPENDENT IN 44 TRlNG6—NEUTR4L IN NOTHING A. AI. TODD, E(7tlor slid Owner VOL. XVII CLINTON-. HURON COUNTY,ONT. WEDNESDAY. JULY 3, 1895 WHOLE NO. 868 Hotr - Weather - Goods AT THE CUNTON LIQUOR STORE -0- J. W. BITER. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 r Town Topics. BUSINESS CHANGE.—Mr. Lack Ken- nedy has disposed of his butchering business to Mr. W. J. Langford, who takes po ession next week. We have not learner what Mr. Kenneds. will engage ire. PUBLIC MEETING.—The public ineet- ing addressed in the town hall on Friday evening by John Milne, P. G. M., Grand Organizer, A. O. U. was a success. Mr. Milne is a, logical and convincing reasoner. As a result some ten n4vapplications have already been recei . The A. O. U. W. is an excellent order. ORANGE SERMON.—The sp ecial ser- mon at St. Paul's church next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock promises to be well attended. The brethren will meet in the Orange hall, Clinton, at 2 o'clock and march to the church at the ap- pointed time. Regalia will be worn. Rev. Bro. Stout, County Chaplain and Provincial Deputy, will preach the sermon. DOMINION DAY.—Clinton seemed to bealrnostdeserted on Monday. About 160 tiekets were sold by the Grand Trunk for Seaforth, 78 for Goderich, and 251 for other points. By vehicle a large number drove to Goderich, Seaforth and Bayfield, while a good many spent the day at neighborhood nooks. All business was practically suspended, THE NEWS -RECORD and a few citizens being on guard all day. Flags floated from the town hall, Hotel Clarendon, and several private residences. WELL RECEIVED.—The Rev. Mr. Ford preached his inaugural sermons as pastor of Ontario street Methodist church last Sunday. In the morning he was greeted with a fair attendance an; 'n th.c. evening the church was fill "'" loors. His sermons were clear ex os '0 r n of scriptural p scllptural troth, and those who heard him were exceed- ingly well pleased. Mr. Ford has al- , ready won the affections of the people, and that they will stand by hint in his endeavour to promulgate the truth goes without saying. CATTLE SHIPPING.—Among the cat- tle shipped on Saturday there was one from Campbell to Watson • which weighed 1,295; 31 from Grant which tipped the beam in pairs at 2,560, 2,840, 3,060, 2,950, 2,800, 3,225,3,025, 3,075, 3,040, 3,270, 2,700, 2,925, 2,91, 2,870, 3,090, and one 1,460; Middleton 40 head in pairs 2,485. 2,140, 2,310, 2,280, 2,520, 2,435, 2.410, 2,460, 2,470, 2,380, 2,270, 2,510, 2,700, 2,640, 2,530, 2,500, 2,480, and three 3,000, 3,510; Bell 20 head in pairs 2,510, 2,290, 2,435, 2,140, 2,210, 2,400, 2,410, 2,390, 2,300, 2,260 ; Jenkins to Cudmore seven, 2,660, 2,900, 2,390, 1,340. SALVATION ARMY SCINTILATIONS.— Brigadier Margetts, P. S., who is in Charge of the Western Ontario Divis- ' ion of the Salvation Arany, will visit Clinton on Friday. July 5th, and will be accompanied by Ad jt. Taylor of Seaforth and Captain Breighton of London. This will be the Brigadier's third visit since taking command of the Division, which was a little over a year ago. He has been in Canada for a num. r of years, being in charge of the M time Provinces, and the prin- ei al o�the training homes in Toronto, find a so in charge of the North-west and British Columbia district. Ar- jr±angements are being made to have an c►,p' on air demonstration conducted by t Brigadier. Thos. Pasmore, who was before a ndon magistrate last week for abns- tiig his wife, at one time published a ter at Blyth and Exeter, worked on 1e 'Olin ton New Era, published a P. A. paper in ,London and spoke at iteral of Margaret Shepherds "die - tutting" meetings in Huron. Brief Town Topics. Miss Mary Gill is confined to her room through severe illness. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ross, of Gode- rich, were here on a few days visit. Miss Maude Cook is visiting Mrs. Brooks at Mitchell. iss Ferran is holidaying at Preston ga. ' r. J. C. Miller is on a-husiness and pleasure visit to Grand Rapids. Strawberries, raspberries and black currants may he said to be a failure. Miss Cooper, of the Brussels school teaching staff, is home for her holidays. School vacation is on and the young- sters are having a great big time. Mrs. Robt. Porter is on a visit to friends in Blanshard. Assistant Postmaster Blair spent Dpminion Day at Seaforth. Mrs. Bartcliffe, of Seaforth, was last week the guest of Mrs. R. J. Chili. Miss Chidley, of Stratford, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Allcock. Mr. J. H. Sellers and wife of Morris were visiting friends in this neighbor- hood last week. Brussels Post :—Miss Cooper and Miss Whitely, of Clinton, were holi- daying in Brussels. Mr. John Torrance, of Zurich, was in town last Friday and called on THE NEWS -RECORD. Mrs. Logan was on a visit to friends at Plattsville last week and returned last Saturday. Mrs. J. T. Harland and daughter Marion are on a visit to the circular city by the fresh water sea. If the gods of gossip were to be believed even this good town would require a visit from the saints. Mrs. Belden, of Seaforth, was on a brief visit to relatives here last Thurs- day. Mr. and Mrs. N. Robson were pres- ent at the marriage of Miss Townsend in Tuckersmith last Tuesday. Miss Dickson, of Goderich, was here on Saturday and called on Mrs. Scru- ton. It is said there will be another busi- ness change in Clinton in the near future. Mr. James Archibald was the west of Mr. W. W. Farran on Dominion Day. • From the new flag staff on Dr. Free- born's residence the Union Jack floated triumphantly last Monday. Misses Jean Dickson and Attie Mc- Donald, of Seaforth, visited friends in Clinton last week. • John Hill and Mrs. Slater, of Grey, spent a few days visiting at Clinton and Holniesville. Mrs. John Russel, of Goderjch, pass- ed through Clinton on Saturday on a brief visit to friends in Tuckersmith. Mr. John Cook has disposed of his Braying husiness to Mr. James Howe. Mr. Cook purposes studyi,ig for a vet- erinary surgeon. Mr. Wm. Hutchinson and family have moved from the Nile to Clinton and taken up their residence in Mrs. Gordon's house on High street. Mrs. Brooks and son returned to their home at Mitchell last Saturday. The lady is a daughter of Mr. Wm. Cantelon. Mr. W. Young found his well-bred pug dog "Jumbo" dead the other morning. The animal, though harm- less, had evidently been poisoned. THE NEWS-REOORD extends con- gratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nott on the addition of a daughter to their household. Mr. Walter Porter, of the post office, is on a visit to his old home in Sitncoe county. He covered the road nn his wheel, a distance of about 130 miles. Mr. Levi Walper, of the Mason House. bought from Mr. Phelix Han- lon his 13 foot frontage lot and thus secured Netter and more stable and yard room. Mr. McRae, of Wisconsin, a former resident of this section, was here for several days on a visit and called on THE NEWS -RECORD. He left here for Lucknow. Mr. Thos. Kearns, who has smoked tobacco for nearly half a century, has given up the use of the weetl without the assistance of more than his own will power. Divison Court was held here last Friday. Although generally designat- ed "the poor man's court," the "rich" are forced to appear now and again. Judge Doyle presided. There were no cases of special interest. Mrs. and Mr. Clem. Fitzpatrick were on a pleasant visit to daughter and sis- ter, Mrs. John Beacom, Goderich town- ship, and returned via Clinton to their home in London township last Thurs- day. The wheels of justice are so certain that one roan may he fined one dollar and costs for compelling a roan to swallow his teeth, while another has to pay five times as much for tapping a friend on the shoulder. A subscriber says :—"I am pleased ltgp notice that you have added a monthVy calendar to the columns of your ex- cellent and newsy paper. Ori several occasions I have already found it necessary to refer to it." Mr. David Cook, although 70 years of age, may be seen working in his garden between four and flye o clock in the morning. Many younger men would in all respects he better off if they followed the example. Leader Haycock was on his way to Landshorough's grove in Tuckersmith on Friday and through•the timely inter, veution of a good Grit the Patron leader was prevented from reaching Londeshoro (Hullett) by mistake. Hal- lett, like Tuckersmith, is a good Grit township. Brief Town Topics. Mrs. Scruton continues very low. Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Scruton's mother, is here from Tawas City, Mich. L. O. L. 710 has received their new regalia. Get ready for the 12th at Ssaforth. The time is short. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sheppard were on a visit to the Nile last and this week. The Miss Hines are on a visit to 11�itchell. Clinton Lodge No. 84, A. F. and A. M., will meet on Friday, July 12th. Mr. F. Noble was on a visit to Toronto, Mr. I. Read to London, and Mr. Wes. Moore to Kincardine. Through the pressure on our columns considerable editorial matter has this week been crowded out. Cantelon Bros. shipped over one hundred tubs of butter to eastern mar- kets yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Langford and child are on a business and pleasure visit to Muskoka. Mrs. Thos. Walker and daughter Bella, of Stratford, are the guests of Mrs. James Walker, town. Messrs. L. Kennedy, L. Walper and J. E. Blackall were in Seaforth yester- day. At Seaforth 50 cents will admit you to a horse race and 25 cents to a lacrosse match. Mrs. W. S. Harland was on a visit to Port Stanley, where Miss Mabel will remain for a month. Mrs. (Dr.) Freeborn and children are on a two months holiday up the Georgian Bay. Mrs. Gibson of Listowel and Miss Carder of Blyth are guests at the Rectory. Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson, of Gode- rich, spent Dominion day with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hanley. Town Clerk Coats and Chief Wheat- ley captured 400 frogs on Dominion Day and Nagged 800 fine quarters. Mrs. Barkwell and Mrs. Hiles, of Londesboro, Sundayed with Mr. and Mrs. Medd of town. The demand for THE NEWS -RECORD is so great that we are short of copies of last week for checking purposes. Would some patron send us a copy ? 4. novelty in Allen & Wilson's window is a humming bird's nest and eggs. It was secured on the farm of Mr. Wm. Weir, near Clinton. Occasionally pound -keeper Folland is on the hunt for cows that are secure- ly stabled. The object of the late is not to harass owners of cows. The S. A. of Seaforth are making arrangements for dinner and supper on the 12th there. Tables will be set in the barracks. Miss Stout, teacher, Mooretown, is spending her vacation at the home of her parents, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Stout, Rosedale Grove, Clinton. Divine service will be held at St. Peter's church, Summerhill, on Sun- day next at, 11 a. in., pad -at St. John's, Hulmesvale, at 7 p. m. Messrs. Hoover & Seale, have receiv- ed an order for a nice New Brunswick granite monument, to he erected to the memory of the late Adam Cante: ion. Mr. T. Jackson, Jr., was thrown from his bicycle on Thursday and injured his knee. As a resale he will draw some money from the Canada Accident Assurance Co., of which Mr. A. O. Patteson is agent. The semi-annual meeting of the E. L. of C. E. of Ontario street Methodist church will be held next Monday eve- ning, when the election of officers will take place. As there is considerable other business of importance to be transacted a full attendance is desired. On Monday a fishing party consisting of ltev. and Mrs. Parke, Mrs. Gibson of Listowel and Miss (larder of Blyth, Reeve and Mrs. Kennedy. 14Ir. and Mrs. John Johnston, and Mr. and Mrs. B. Thoinlinson visited the Rocks on the Maitland and spent i most enjoy- able day. Mr. Robert Johnston, of East Wawauosh, brother of Mr. John John- ston, Rattenbury Street, purposes forming a party of picnicers to meet, at Goderich this week. Including child- ren, grand children, son -in-laws and daughter -in-laws there will he 36 in the party. Mr. Johnston is only about 63 years of age. He has surely follow- ed the Biblical injunction in multiply - in and replenishing the earth. W. C. Fitzgerald, head clerk, and W. G. McMillen, head manager, of London, as nientio-led in this column, were here last week in the interests of the Woodmen of the World. Although there are a great number of insurance and bene- volent societies already working here, we understand they succeeded in securing enough applicants to form a camp and will organize in the near future. Dr. Freeborn has been appoint- ed physician. Goderich 'Township. FAREWELL.—Last Friday evening the members of Cole's (Methodist) church, to the number of about 60, went over to Bayfield and presented their pastor, Rev. Mr. Olivant, with a purse and read a farewell address. Baskets were in abundance well filled with eatables and tables were set. The The rev. gentleman was taken una- wares, although he made a very feel- ing reply. Never before in the history of the church has a minister been more loved or popular, and this feeing has been mutual with both people and pas- tor. Mr. Peter Cole read the address and Mr. Samuel Rathwell made the presentation,. Mr. Olivant leaves to- day for his new charge at Benmiller. There were three weddings in Brus- sels last Wednesday. Vlore June IVeddings. SHIPLEY—ADAIH,—Last Wednesday Mr. Geo. Shipley, an industrious young farmer well and favorably known to many NEWS -RECORD readers, led to hymen's altar, near Oshawa, a popular young lady in the person of Miss Flor- ence Adair. The event was solmeniz- ed according to time-honored custom and everything parsed off like a mar- riage hell and as a happy union should. Mr. and Mrs. Shipley have taken up their residence at their home near Clin- ton and our 'people will extend a hearty welcome to the lady. Li V I NGSTON E—TO WNS EN D. —O n Tues- day evening,25th ult., Mary, third daughter of r. Joseph Townsend, was united at her home in Tuckersmith to Mr. Thomas Livingstone, of Hullett. The bride was assisted by Miss Fanny. her sister, and the groom by Mr. M. Clark, Rey. W. Smyth pronouncing the couple roan and wife. Miss Dodd, of Clinton, was the musician on the occasion and played the wedding march beautifully as the bridal couple appear- ed. The numerous and costly presents testify to the popularity of Mr. and Mrs. Livingstoue. They have taken up their residence on the second con- cession of Hullett. N CG REGOR—MACDONALD — Wed n es - day weddings seem to be in the ascend- ant. "Fair is the bride that the sun shines on," and the sun generally shines on Wednesday. Everything was sunshine at the residence of Mr. A. Macdonald in Clinton last Wednes- day when his second daughter, Miss Jennie, was united in wedlock's bonds to Mr. John McGregor, a prosperous farmer of the townshipof Stanley. Rev. A. Stewart officiate. The souve- nirs presented on the occasion will serve as a testimony of the worth of Mr. and Mrs. McGregor and indicate the marked esteem in which they are held. They have taken up their resi- dence in Stanley. BARGE—SwANN,—Last Wednesday Mr. James A. Barge was mat vied to Mary, daughter of Mr. W. Swan, Goderich township. The pleasing event took place at the residence of the bride's father, 16th con., in the presence of about thirty immediate friends. Rev. J. W. Holmes, of Clinton, offi- ciated. After a sumptuous supper had been partaken of Mr. and Mrs. Barge were escorted to their new home on Rattenbury street, where the friends enjoyed a pleasant evening. The pres- ents to the bride were numerous and useful, and the friends of the couple wish for them an eventftil and prosper- ous life. MUNROE — McKowN.—Last Thurs- day forenoon at 11.30 alt interest- ing and happy event transpired at the residence of Mr. Wm. Mc- Kown, Princess street, when his eldest daughter, Lizzie J., was united in marriage to Mr. Peter F. Munroe, of Tara. Rev. J. W.•Holrues tied the nuptial knot in the presence of immedi- ate friends. The bride's trousseau was of fawn shot with lavender, trimmed with cream lace and ribbon, and the travelling suit of navy blue serge. After dinner the happy couple left on the 2.30 train for Tara, their future house, amidst showers of rice and carrying with them the good wish- es of a large number of congregated friends. The presents to the bride were worthy tokens of the high esteem in which she was held. Mr. Munroe is an industreus mechanic and excel- lent citizen. Their numerous friends will wish Mr. and Mrs. Munroe long life and prosperity. SOWERBY—JOHNSTON..-On the eve- ning of June 12th at six o'clock the residence of Matthew Johnston, Esq., Cameron street, Goderich, was the scene of a pleasing event in which a most popular lady and gentleman were joined in hand and heart. The charm- ing bride was Mins Sarah S., youngest daughter of the above named respect- ed pioneer, the groom being Mr. Thos. Sowerhy, a well-known and highly respected farmer of the 4th con., (lode - rich township. The bride was assisted by her cousin, Miss • Cassie Johnston of Varna, while the groom was well sup- ported by his brother, Mr. Win. Sower - by. Rev. Mark Turnbull, otGoderich, performed the interesting ceremony in the presence of relatives and intimate friends. The presents were emblema- tic of the sterling worth of Mr. and Mrs. Sowerby, and congratulations most hearty. Along with their legion of friends THE NEWS -RECORD joins in extending our hest wishes for a long, happy and prosperous journey through life. Clinton I'romotions. The following pupils have been pro- moted : - MISS O•NEIL'H DIVISION. E. Archibald, Gen. Porter, R. Mac- pherson, W. Whitely, W. McMurray, H. Irwin. Nellie Stewart, Geo. Mc- Lennan, N. Fitzsimons, M. Gilroy, Geo. Twitchell, W. Irwin. Senior Third to Fourth.—Bert Jack- son, Eva Cluff, Mabel Hill, Annie Ratt- ray, Lillie Andrews. MISS WILSON'S DIVISION. Junior Third to Senior Third.—Annie Livermore, N. Bentley, E. Jackson. Olive Cooper, F. Wilson, Flora Mc- Ewen, S. Bier, L. Cook, Bell. Worth- ington, E. Manning, M. Kerr, B. Blaek- er, Lizzie Trowhill. Junior Third to 2nd Senior Third. -- Willie Young, J. Ross, A. Flintoff C Porter, F. Johnson, Jennie Ro - son, L. Agnew, Glen Fair, Latta Smith, Wallace Irwin, Josie McMurray, Ettie Twitchell, Millie Evans, John Moffatt. MISS LAVAN'S DIVISION. Junior Third to 2nd Senior Third.— B. Fortune, J. Shannon, Ella Akam, Fred Forrester, F. Hill, Maud Cantelon, Annie Roeder, Carrie Rentgen, J. Claridge, F. Pennebaker, Willie Nimmons, Cl. Shepherd, Walter Arm- strong, Bert Dayment. Junior Third to Senior Third.—Fred Stephenson, W. Stevens, Carrie Ship- ley, Bert Rurnhail, Winnie Paisley. Local Sporting News. WINGVAM'S RACES.—The Wingham Driving ?Park Association will hold their first meeting on their new track on the 25th and 26th of July, when purses to the amount of $1800 will he given. The races will consist of 2.40, 2.30, 2.26, 220, 2.10 trot or pace, and a 2.23 trot. Besides, $50 will be given to the horse winning the fastest heat in 2.17 or better during the meeting. HELP THEM.—The citizens of Clin- ton should give our lacrosse players more substantial encourngenaent. The proper way to do this is to buy a mem- bership ticket and encourage the Club in every other possible way. No fault, however, can be found with the at- tendance at the match on Friday even- ing. Clinton has the material and should be able to boast of one of the best lacrosse clubs in Ontario. CRICKET. --The Exeter Times says :— The Clinton cricket team visited Ex- eter on Tuesday and played a friendly game with the home team. Two inn- ings each were played. The result was in Exeter's favor, the score standiug 81 to 80 with three wickets in favor of Exeter. Some good batting was done by Marsden and Kennedy of the Clin- ton team and Marshland and J. Hynd- man for the Exeter teant,r„ The visitors report A. pleasant time. CRICKET.—This (Wednesday) morn- ing at 10 o'clock a rare treat will be offered lovers of the willow in Clinton on Recreation Park. Par•kdale, said to he one of the hest teams in Ontario, will be here and a grand exhibition of expert play is looked for. The team comprises :—J. E. Hall, .1. T. Clark, E. Fawke, A, H. Collins, J. Eyer, D. J. LeRoy, A. Chambers, C. Leigh, A. B. Reid, F. W. Black, A.. E. Black, E. Dean, D. Gregory. The Clinton play- ers are Messrs. Kennedy, Holmes, Mc- Itlnrchie, Dennis, McTaggart. Marsden, Chidley, Harland, Barnhardt, Howson, McDonald. THE. WHEEL.—There is probably fifty bicycles or more in Clinton and neighborhood and no one seems enough interested to ruovetoward forming a Club. f4very Canadian town of im- portanc has a club and governing rules. They have weekly runs and get some velue in the way of combined re- creation, But probably those interest- ed in the sale of wheels have no time to devote other than for money profit. There should he a good bicycle, club in Clinton. It would be a good advertise- ment for the town. Why should the Mayor not endeavor to organize ? He rides a wheel. BOWLING ON THE •GREEN.—A very interesting and well -contested game at bowls was played at Seaforth on Thursday. Arnong the Clinton con- testants were several new players. The result is given below: SEAFORTH. CLINTON. J. S. Jackson W. Jackson W. M. Greig W. E. Rand Jas. Scott W. Brydone W.K. Pearce -skip 15 J. P.Tisdall-skip 18 J. McMichael W. W. Ferran W. Flannigan J. Johnston T. Coleman Dr. Bruce T.4 Hohucsted-skip 23 11. C. Brewer -skit• 17 38 35 LACROSSE.—The match on Friday evening, which was held on Recreation Park between the Beavers of Seaforth and Dauntless of Clinton, drew about 250 people to witness it. The hall was not faced as early as - announced. However, after a stern half hours play, the visitors scored the first goal at eight o'clock and two more in twenty-five minutes, making the game 3 to 0 in favor of Seaforth. The Beavers are a great team ani have the play clown to science. Their combination, check- ing, fleetness. and staying powers entitle them to all the honors they have won this season ; in addition to this they are a gentlemanly lot of well- built fellows. They will always he welcomed to Clinton. BASE BALL.—The Star says of the game at, Goderich last Friday :—The game of base ball played on the Agricultural Park yesterday afternoon between the Goderich and Clinton teams was one of the best matches ever witnessed here. The figures 8 to 6 show that good work was done on both sides. but the feature of the game was the flelding of the home players. This could not be excelled, and if the boys keep up such playing all season they will more than deserve the good words bestowed Capon thein yesterday. At the fifth innings Clinton had not scored and Goderich had but 3, tvhich shows how hot the play was. "Judge" Doyle did great work in the box and take the match all through it was a most enjoyable one. "Colin" Ball of Clinton gave general satisfaction as umpire, and it is pleasant, to add that the game was played throughout with mutual good feeling. George W. Orton, champion anile runner of the U. S., who is a guest of Mr. Hooper, of the Collegiate Institute, gave an ex- hibition half mile spurt, with two local swift -feet to spur him on. This fea- ture was highly appreciated by the specta tors. County Currency. June weddings were numerous in Wingham. There are several cases of typhoid e er ' . Atwood. at new hay of the season sold at Galt for $12 a ton. derich, as a summer resort, will he illustrated shortly in the daily Globe. Flour in Mitchell is $2.75'per hundred and $2.35 in Stratford. Winggham's Mayor has been elected to the highest office in the gift of the Independent Order of Good Tempters. B. Gerry has disposed of his Brussels hardware store to his sons Noble and Nelson. Ethel and Brussels foot hall cliihs had a match which lasted an -hour and a half, the result being 2 to 2--a tie. When You go to an EYE - SPECIALIST. You expect Help 1 You expect hint to know all about his business and part of yours. My long experience in the treatment of eye troubles of any kind and nature, has earned for ane the reputation of a first-class specialist, if Knowledge, Skill and Science coupled with Ex- perience and Right Prices count for anything, go to Prof. Chamberlain 87 King) Street East, Toronto, Ont. earWill he at Allen & Wilson's Drug Store, Clinton Ont., soon. WATCH FOR DATE. County Cnrrency- A lady on a bike frightened Jas, O'Lean•y's trotting horse at Brussels and he was upset and severely injured. Myrtle Nott, a 14 year-old girl, fell off a fence at Brussels and broke her arm. Geo. Rogers, of Brussels, has organiz- ed )ropei•ous Tents of the Maccahess in Wroxeter and Gorrie. D. Farquharson saw a hear in Morris one day last week, but did not have a gun and bruin escaped. According to a correspondent new- ly -married inen at Atwood cannot find their wives in the evenin g. The three-year-old sou of W. H. Wilson, -Atwood, while playing on a wood pile, fell and broke his arm. The members of the choir at Sea - forth gave Miss Galloway a farewell previous to her departin•e forLeaming- ton. John Murray, Seaforth, purchased the booth privilege on Fairview Park for July 1st and 21d, and paid $102 for it. The four-year-old boy. of Jno. Cleve- land, Wertheim, took paris green and nearly died. A short time ago the same youth fell down stairs and broke his arm. Messrs. Askwith & Mole, of Auburn, have secured a patent steam reno- vator and are working in various parts of Huron. They are giving good satis- faction. Thttt unique team of driving elk will no more be seen on Exeter streets, the owner E. H. Fish having disposed of them to J. L. Woodbury, a prominent New Yorker, on Saturday. They were shipped from there on Monday. He intends driving the antlered beauties in, Central Park. The ret('rn of Convictions for the County of Huron for the quarter end- ing .June llth, numbered 21, of which five were recorded froru Exeter; seven from Wingham ; six from Seaforth. The fines amounted to some $80, the charges being of a varied character. Those for Perth County numbered only seven. Mr. F. G. Sperling, of Wingham, on Monday afternoon, caught four beauti- ful black bass, one of them tipping the settles at 3 lbs. and 2 ozs., and the other weighing from If lbs to 2y lbs. They were caught in the Maitland west of town. Mr. Sperling has the honor of the best catch of the season. Who will beat it? A very successful lawn social was held last week at the residence of Mr. Robert Holland, Walton. There was a good programme consistin • of local talent and the Brussels Orchestra, which gave excellent music. There was a large number present from Brus- sels, h • sols, Seaforth, Km ui n, Clinton and other places. The proceeds of the even- ing au)unted to over $60. The Galt Reportersays :--Mr. Thomas Peck has got a couple of Jesigns for the Dominion flag. 0110 has a white disc on which is at buffalo surrounded by seven maple leaves to represent the seven provinces and the buffalo the strength. The other has a white St. Andrew's 'cross on which are seven maple leaves and the fleur de lis in the centre. The union Jack is in the cor- ner of each flag. Both designs look very neat. Notwithstaoding the severe frost in the spring and the subsequent dry weather. the grain crops in this section have seldom promised letter. Fall wneat is nicely headed nut, and alt.huugh it is not so heavy o11 the ground as in 801110 former years, it is healthy look- ing and very even. if it fills properly it will be above an average crop. Bar- ley is also nut in head and is a nice even cro r, and promises a good yield. Oats, although as yet not very far ad- vanced, are a good, healthy color, and are growing well. The pea crop, also, looks well. The only appearance of a short crop, so far. is in hay and fruit. In many places, the new meadows are almost a failure, while the older fields will not give much over half the yield • of last year, and of fruit there will be it great scarcity. In many orchards; there are no apples of Any kind. Corn,, where it has been sown, is coming on nicely, and since the late rains the roots are coming forward well. There is a good deal of fear entertained from the grasshoppers, especially on account of the roots and oats. These little pests are said to be very numerous, and there seems to be no way of exter- minating them. On the whole, how- ever, the outlook for a fairly good crop is encouraging, and if the present scale of prices are maintained until marketing time comes, our farmers may fairly look forward to a more pro- fitable year than has been vouchsafed there for some time. -Seaforth Exposi- tor.